Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Manage critically ill patients ages 14 through elderly adults with complete medication and intravenous therapy oversight. Safely titrate vital signs, monitor multiple physiologic systems including ventilators and arterial lines, and maintain eight hours of stroke-specific education yearly. Perform observation, assessment, intervention, and health teaching while administering treatments as ordered by a physician. Develop nursing care plans, supervise nursing practices, and evaluate patient outcomes. Work full-time night shifts (6:30p-7a) with possible weekend rotation.
Required Qualifications
- B.S., Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Current RN License issued by Texas State Board of Nurses
- Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area
- Certification requirements as defined by the certification policy
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institute of Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certifications
Desired Qualifications
- ICU/CCU experience
- National Certification as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Bilingual or Multilingual
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